Gunmaking Craftsmanship - Holland & Holland
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- Filmed in the Holland & Holland factory, discover the key stages involved in crafting the world's finest sporting shotguns and rifles.
Holland & Holland guns are celebrated throughout the world as the perfect combination of artistry and craftsmanship. To understand why, you need simply pick one up, balance it in your hands, and allow your eyes to take in every details of its lines. It displays a purity of design and a functional simplicity that is found more frequently in nature than in the creations of man. Swing and mount the gun to your shoulder and, immediately, your visual sensation is matched by such perfect handling that you know the gun is ideally suited to its purpose. Such an achievement does not come into being by evolution alone, even though Holland & Holland guns and rifles trace their lineage back to the year 1835. Its other parent is curiosity, the desire of the craftsman and gunmaker to see whether an improvement can be made on accepted methods.
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As a kid in the late 50s I used to deliver evening papers to this factory in Kensal Green, and I was mesmerised by the work of these craftsmen. No CNC equipment in those days as far as I was aware, and asked if they would employ me on an an apprenticeship when I left school. Two things happened, I got sacked from my paper job for spending too much time in there, and failed my O Level metalwork. But I still to this day remember the smells, and the unguarded pulleys driving the machinery. Beautiful memories.
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Thank you for sharing that memory with everyone Tim...I really appreciate it
@@kjmncspkn Thank you. My pleasure.
@Shaun you ever tried filing a sphere into a cube in 3 hours?
@@Timknight1946 hawo much sir
I'm a carpenter and joiner by trade and I can fully appreciate the skill that goes into this as I am in the middle of making a stock for my shotgun. This was a pleasure to watch,a real pleasure. You can train to become a good craftsman but to become great you have to be naturally gifted and all these people are gifted.
Glad to see that even in England where gun ownership is highly regulated there is a company that is still highly regarded! National treasure!
These are shotguns and rifles for the very wealthy, so I'd doubt this factory will ever close or be restricted in any way.
One of these shotguns would likely cost half the value of my current home. That having said craftsmanship of this caliber (pun intended) should never be lost even though the vast majority of people may never own one. It's still a pleasure to watch such skilled hand craftsmanship in an era of mass production.
@@conorduggan6682Oh the wealthy never give up their rights, laws are for the lower classes
More like, it is a multi tiered legal system that treats the average person like a criminal and a peasant, while the upper classes have the right to self defense.
@@mgpBLARG Is it? Self defense is not a valid reason for gun ownership under any circumstance. Any 'normal' person can obtain a license with proper reasoning, i.e sporting.
@@Rezcuz "Normal" LOL, you have to ask the government for permission, you are required to have 2 referees to vouch for you who have known you for over 2 years, you can't own handguns, if you got into any form of trouble as a child, you can't even buy an airgun, you must "have a good reason to own a firearm" which is extremely subjective, the police will search your property before granting a license, and worst of all, you can't use the gun for it's intended purpose... to protect yourself and your family.
Even if you are armed, you will still be guaranteed to be a victim.
Every time I see this video, I am truly amazed that many of the time-honored techniques still exist. All without one solitary word spoken. Wonderful video.
I have never in my 65 years been so moved by beauty, grace and magnificence of what true craftsmanship. To see this and also hear the beauty of the wonderful musical accompaniment, was an absolute joy. This presentation was a joy to behold and a delight to hear. Bravo, gentlemen, Bravo!
thorlo6 what have you been doing for the last 65 years then?
I’m sorry grandpa but u didn’t live
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@@SEPHIRONJAGUAR you are kinda an asshole
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My father in law was one of those skilled craftsman employed by Holland and Holland. He started as a young apprentice like his father and father before him. He is dead now, but he worked on every piece of those guns, in his later years specialised on the "action" part of the gun.
I was privileged to be shown around the gun factory by him in the early 1970's, it was like stepping back in time.
That was the most amazing 10 mins on RUclips .I love watching Craftsmen and women work.
I didn't even know it was possible to be this good at handcrafting. If I had the budget for it I'd absolutely pick up one of these firearms, if not two, one for shooting and one for displaying
Absolutely !
Save your pennies.
I had to look it up. They start at £120,000. That's British pounds, so like $165,000.
If only I won the lottery...
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I stumbled upon this video completely by accident, and it almost brought a tear to my eye!
The music, which can only be described as a 'masterpiece' is equaled only by the pure perfection achieved by the craftsmen and craftswomen of Holland & Holland. It's ironic that a weapon of death is also a brilliant representation of mankind at it's finest. It gives me hope to know that out there, in the maelstrom of mass production and questionable quality, there exist small companies that adhere to the old ways, who happily sacrifice speed of manufacture in quest for perfection... who employ people of all ages that love their work and take great pride in what they do, every single day, in the hope that some day they will progress from apprentice to master, and pass on their art to the next generation.
Your completed guns share their brilliance with the finest time pieces on earth and represent what can be achieved by a parson with time, patience, a couple of centuries of knowledge, some old tools and a dream.
Bravo, Holland & Holland!
Liberals would rather they play Death Metal for the background music
What does being liberal have anything to do with this?
dbsill cockney • I know, right? It's a shame I feel I have to say this, but I, and almost my entire family have served for over three generations. My grandfather was at Omaha beach with two silver stars, (among many other commendations,) to show for it. We all own firearms. Always have. Probably always will. And we're all shameless liberals. The "right" doesn't own this country; they don't own patriotism, and they sure as hell don't own the second amendment. They don't seem to know that. Go figure...
Agreed Paul Isaacs, 20+ years in the Navy, a safe full of guns, and probably considered liberal by most.
Adam Kann Anything can be a weapon of death- a knife, a nailcutter, pair of scissors, a pillow, a rope....it is better to call it a weapon of self defence!
Total respect for the craftsmanship required to build such timeless works of art with superb functionality. They are as beautiful in a gun case as they are in the field. Many thanks.
How could someone dislike this craftmanship? Incredible, weird times we are living.
I have watched this video several times and every time I am thrilled to watch these craftsmen work in a masterly way. As an Italian, I congratulate Holland & Holland for the splendid product they offer.
I pray that this level of craftsmanship never dies. I cannot fathom who would dislike this video.
This is low quality work.
@@mrfarts5176 bad troll...
@@Spushed Sir... please... I am no troll. This is journeyman level quality.
@@mrfarts5176 context, proof of argument? Or just opinion?
@@Spushed look at the heat application on the solder. Look at the wood inlay lines. Not nearly crisp enough. Right down to the finish he is going to have micro fractures.
I have watched this video at least 30-40 times. The music combined with the work being done is so relaxing and at the same time hypnotizing. I am a great fan of fine English shotguns and to me these are the epitome
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Watching this honestly gets me misty eyed. My hat is off to the craftsmen and -women at H&H.
The craftsmanship is unbelievable, only a hand full of gun makers go to this level , I would love to own one of these someday
Um trabalho incrível, de não só criar uma obra de arte, más de dar vida e doar um pouco da alma do artesão. Lindo trabalho!
Breathtaking to watch the engraving and checkering being done free-hand. One slip, and all is lost.
RUclips recommended gets it right sometimes. Holland and Holland, i will remember that name.
at $200,000 a pop, best you forget
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WOW.....just amazing!!! My grandfather owned a Holland and Holland,it was a proud possession in the family,and passed on to the third generation now,more than a hundred years old now :)
Pride might come before a fall, but it definitely proceeds perfection. Well done ladies & gents absolutely beautiful.🇬🇧
Nothing so more pleasurable to me than to see such skilled artisans create a work of art like that. It's little wonder they're as valuable as they are, both the people and the guns.
I treat all my rifles like they're the last ones on earth, to watch them being made and created into a work of art is a thrill. If I were wealthy....forget cars and large homes, just visiting this place I would leave with most of their inventory :) I think I'll save this video for days that I'm depressed.
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stay blessed dear and thanks for your kind words. i wish to become a gunsmith. coz i believe in art
i love your comments and good sayings
@@discoveringparallel589 Everyone feels depressed at one point. I think you missed the point.
I hear ya Steve.
These firearms are works of art. Absolutely astonishing.
I’ve watched a few Holland & Holland videos over and over; the hand craftsmanship is beyond amazing. Owning one of these rifles makes we want to be a millionaire more than any other reason.
Yes, quite right old boy. Well said.
@@randomguy-xp7se Thanks mate, cheerio. Haha
(Crying) This is so fuckin beautiful, one of my life dreams is to become a gunsmith
You go for it pal.
Go for it ! Try To find a gunsmithing school there's not many but if your passionated about gunsmithing you'll not regret ! I started studying gunsmithing since 3 years in belgium (i moved from France to belgium) and its quite difficult but you learn so many interesting things and very useful
Drop the anime first
@@amoryguenin Thank you
@@johnwicksfoknpencil Sorry, but fuck off
Nearly 700 years it took to reach perfection of the modern firearm. This is quite nostalgic
Much respects to these craftsmen, truly a work of art!
Pure passion and value. Great to see such companies and the people generating long lasting art.
Please never let these skills die.
WOW! just beautifully done from the craftsmen to the video production! As a retired machinist/toolmaker, I enjoyed this video immensely. The only thing I have not done of these processes is the engraving. The young lady shown in the engraving process was unbelievable - that is You can tell by a person's hands if they were a machinist for long. A machinist's hands are muscular and very rugged looking. Pushing an engraving tool through steel all day long for any length of time would make one's hands extremely strong and it would be very evident. That young lady had perfect nails and skin. Unbelievable.
Absolutely gorgeous! As a shooter on an extreme budget I have the upmost respect for the craftsmanship involved as well as the people who can appreciate and commission such works of art.
At that level of craftsmanship they truly are works of art even if they are functional firearms
The marriage of wood and steel is simply incredible. Absolutely gorgeous
Having worked in an old mould shop with TRUE craftsmen, I can really appreciate the skill and dedication of the final product from these artists. Did you notice that one of the screwdrivers was hand made? Most of their tools are. I so miss working with my old buddies at that mould shop. That old shop has been closed for years but my memories are still fresh. It's great to still see real craftsmen working with such dedication.
From watching other gunmaking shop tours, when these craftsmen start their journeys as apprentices, their first job is to build all of the tools they will be using for their career. Their tools need to last a lifetime, so they get built once, built right, and never abused.
@@JamesChurchill3 Spot on. We were given 6 weeks as Journeymen to make our tools. Then when we finished we were considered craftsmen/women
Thanks for the lovely mesmerizing factory visit. Hand carving and engraving in a modern world is a luxury very few could afford.
As a maker, I am struggling to simultaneously say "wow" and drool!! Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship 😍😍😍
Absolutely beautiful, I wish there were more manufacturers who put as much time and care into their firearms as you do. When I visited the New York showroom I was absolutely stunned. I'm proud to say I own one of these works of art.
+scrooglemcdoogle this guns cost a shit ton you do relize
+Internet Tough I know, and my father paid a small fortune for a pair of shotguns, and gave me one a few years back.
+scrooglemcdoogle and people want something they can use and actually afford, that's why people don't spend time manually engraving shit on gun. There only needs to be a few of these manufactures to appease people with more money then sense.
The engraving is just wild. Like how can you be so accurate and NEVER MESS UP?
Sometimes they do but the skilled gunmaker knows how to hide it. I could tell many stories
It is a pleasure to see how they are creating 'art'. These engravings are fantastic!
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You can argue about gun ownership all you like but, you cannot argue about the craftsmanship of the people making these guns. Just stunning to see and, as someone who has shot a Holland and Holland shotgun they feel lovely in the hand. Wish I had the money to buy one.
Coming from a family business where perfection is everything, this just blows me away. Lets hope there are enough people prepared to pay for the profitable continuation of these beautiful pieces. Stephen Asprey
+Stephen A Much respect sir from California, what family business do you do?
+slamdunktiger ,,,www.asprey.com
+Stephen A
Incredible, will bookmark, thanks Stephen
What a long road since our ancestor's bows... Since the discovery of gunpowder, decades of craftsmanship knowledge passed on and improved on, here we are.
Stunningly beautiful. I'm a metalsmith of sorts and just that engraving alone was magnificent.
Nic krásnějšího než "ruční" výrobu zbraní jsem ještě neviděl, a pro to že mě baví precizní práce, tak bych si to hrozně rád někdy a někde vyzkoušel.Pánové, máte můj obdiv, a přeji hodně úspěchů.
Thought the stocks would be CNC-ed or routed, but they're handmade! Lovely to see that a few people other than woodworkers know what a drawknife is!
Yeah with H&H everything is handmade but that’s why you pay $100,000!!! Dream gun is a H&H 375hh double rifle.
Watching this brings a tear....excellence
I mean wtf for 120.000 € stocks must be handmade
Learn the term bespoke rifle,in that arena it's a different world of art for the certain degree of
connoisseur !
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I'm so glad a friend sent a link to this video. I'm a newer fan of your firearms and wanted to learn more. This is very satisfying.
There's something time honoured about the Dickensian clutter of their workshop, and yet masterpieces flow from within.
Can i buy that
Harry M. Popes shop was a hell hole.He knew where everything was. Best,most sought after barrel maker.
Somebody commented in a car maker video how dark and depressing the british factories still are on the inside. It appears to be a tradition set by... who?
This is a quality factory. Nothing rushed, everything by the numbers.
That is amazing craftsmanship and a stunning product. I can't imagine the cost of all that.
Cormac used is 10 to 20k US, new is about 200k. The prices range wildly, also it’s not just a gun, it’s a lifestyle; if you look up the showrooms they have everything from hunting jackets to silver plated shotgun shells. It’s very high-end... Sorry, VERY High-End.
@@williamheinbuch, well, perhaps someday, I might buy a used one.
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Saw some at a gun show in Las Vegas. They were asking up to $275k.
@@Gauge1LiveSteam doesn't hurt to ask 😂
@@mrglock2313 If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it.
The guy making the stock must be paid the most...astounding craftsmanship. Only 1 chance to get it right.
Artificial intelligence, robotics and future technologies will never take away craftsmanship like this. Absolutely stunning work! Thanks so much for posting the video.
Jim Griffiths In all fairness, robots do better jobs than people but I see what you mean.
i can't believe, even though i have now seen it with my own eyes, that they do the part of the stock that connects to the action by hand. incredible
I never imagine that making a gun is made with such detailed work. That's a strong inspiration for my wood working spirit. Thanks,
THis guns are made fore aristrokratic client, over all the centuries. The maker are not free peaple, they are forced to do the job. The maker are not craftsman . like today.
Sometimes, high-technology isn't worth it, I'm a technophobe. My father was a Eurpean-trained carpenter/cabinet-maker. The love he had for his trade he passed on to me from the age of six. I PROUDLY carry on his legacy by teaching my son and daughter.😀
Just in this video clip, was like 1500 years worth of experience, lol... I am blown away, at seeing this level of skill set.
Now that's craftsmanship! It's hard to find excellence like this. Beautiful!
Now that is a video I can watch all day! the craftsmanship and precision is a beautiful thing!
Staggered, I had no idea the time, effort and skill required to make such a thing of beauty.
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm beholden to you that stunning craftsmanship and eye for detail . Thank you!
The way these people do their job is astounding.
You can tell by the way they handle each component; each person in their respective department; whether it be the stock, reciever, barrel, engraver; you can tell they dont just do their job for the money. They do their job because it's something they _love._ They're dedicated to it, and they put their soul into it. In the end, it's a true art.
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Craftsmanship of the masters. When I put on ma leather I made, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.
Amazing craftsmanship. Just like a painter. Hats off.
My bucket list after this video is holding what I consider the most magnificent, and beautiful firearm ever made. Thank you craftsman
I held one of these at a gun show in Oklahoma, I then went back to my home that is appraised at almost $100K less than the value of the gun.
Truly a work or art. The amount of hardwork and love put into it
I just think this level of achievement... craftsmanship, at H&H, is a brilliant display of human achievement.
Honestly an awsome video!
Thousands of salutes to the workers. Craftsmanship is rarity anywhere!
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Humans are remarkable and amazing beings. This piece of music and the instruments it was played on if you think about was created by people and then the skill needed to play them to create this music is simply beyond words. I could and do say the same about the people who create these beautiful firearms. The skill needed is remarkable but yet they do it day in and day out always producing the same beauty and functionability. Truly a one of a kind.............
Cara, nunca vi não igual !! Simplesmente excepcional!!!
A sequence of images, the faces of people creating works of art is moving.
Wonderful work
The most amazing craftsmanship. Wish I had a job like this
Wow their patiences and craftmanship, engravings.. Superb..
That was some of the most meticulous work I've ever seen! And what weapons they create. I stand in awe, Semper Fi !!!
Nothing spells quality like a finely crafted marvel of engineering.
I agree the music is beautiful, Just spent the last two hours looking to find the artist!! Thank you...
by the way the music is written in the description, i'm 3 years late ,but here i save you some time ruclips.net/video/uoR18j0n4is/видео.html
@@ShengTheCraftsman Oh, that hurts. Could'nt you write this 3 years and 2 months earlier : D
A fantastic video! This is why Holland and Holland are the finest sporting guns in the world!!
Purdey are better.
I find the music as amazing as the rifle. Both are masterpieces
A gun manufacture and the music conveys peace
I think the best thing about this video is that all the workers look seasoned and fully devoted to making perfectly precise and beautiful machines! I dont own any weapons, but seeing this artwork makes me want to convert if not to only display the beautiful engraving and function.
TAKE THAT BACK, I'm not spending $50-100k on these guns.
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Nothing is better than "Handmade " &Homemade.
Holy cow...that was amazing handmade..absolutely beautiful
Exquisite, superb, outstanding workmanship on all their firearms. I had the very fortunate opportunity to fire a close friends very beautiful shotgun and one of his rifles. It was an honour to be allowed to fire them. I only wish I had finances to purchase such exquisite beauty, craftsmanship of exceptional quality. Holland and Holland are true legends of gunsmithing, very very high standard of manufacturing.
Vídeo sensacional! Essas armas devem valer muito, pois o trabalho artesanal nelas é impecável.
I wish I had just a small amount of the craftsmanship those people have. I am now tryin to rebuild a couple of back action M/L locks. I had to make the tumblers from bar stock and will have to hand fit them to finish. This video has really inspired me to not get discouraged but to take my time and do a good job. I do induction brazing at my employ but nothing compared to that! I had to go back and watch it again..........
Finally, a video with pleasant music! Holland & Holland makes some of the best ever!
Absolutely great craftsmen and craftswomenship. The quality of the end product is why it is one of the best in the World.
*Heart* & *Soul* truly put on this Shotguns and Rifles love the music it goes..
Having used a friends H&H a LOT, I am always in awe of the marquee
May you live forever H&H
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Craftsmanship is an understatement ! Brilliant
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I wish I had the money to buy one of these. The art, precision and craft that go into these is amazing. The fit and finish second to none. Pieces that can be handed down the generations increasing in value with the years. Not to mention the shear pleasure in shooting these.
I don't think I'd ever want to disrespect the hours of craftmanship and attention to detail put into one of these shotguns....by actually firing the gun and letting a lick of dirt or carbon touch anywhere!
Amazing how you've turned something so deadly in to something so beautiful. Kudos.
Salute to the Craftmans who served to make guns.
Beautiful hand crafted artistry by these people. The time it takes to do the engraving whether on wood or metal by hand is phenomenal I’m sure. Nice video but wish it would’ve been longer showing more of the work done. Beautiful music as well.
Watched this video years ago and here I am again. Wonderful. Also, genius advertisement
You could say that Holland &Holland is the Ferrari of the gun world.
If anything Rolls Royce, a Ferrari is far too brash
@@pe4king no, for rolls Royce it has to be a Purdey.
Speechless.
Works of art.
I'm from Brazil. This video is being shared here only now. I would like to say... EXCELENT WORK! I'm loving your job and products. Maybe, one day, I'll can buy... dream.... dream!
Fantastic. Thanks to all the people who make this happen.